Colon hydrotherapy is an alternative medicine used to relieve problems in the digestive system. This modern colon cleanse method also aids in weight loss. Let’s find out more…
Gastrointestinal disorders can aggravate to serious health conditions if not treated on time. Specially, if the intestinal tracts are not clean, the body can become toxic with the waste getting accumulated within the body. The toxins in the gastrointestinal tract can cause health conditions like arthritis, allergies, and asthma. So, to sustain a healthy body, these toxins need to be flushed out of the body to promote a healthy intestinal function. In serious cases, where people suffer from severe bouts of constipation and frequently fall sick due to gastrointestinal infections, colon hydrotherapy is recommended. It is also an effective solution for weight loss.
Weight Loss Using Colon Hydrotherapy
Often, a person gains weight excessively due to severe constipation and stomach bloated with gas. The mucoid plaque coated inside of the gastrointestinal tract or the rectum is a thick mucus layer that protects the rectum from damage. However, due to stomach disorders like constipation, there can be an over accumulation of this mucoid plaque which can add extra pounds to the body, thereby leading to weight gain. Colon hydrotherapy is an effective treatment for weight loss caused by gastrointestinal disorders. It is a process of injecting warm filtered water into the rectum to flush out feces and toxins out of the body and cleanse the intestinal system. This colon cleansing procedure is known as colon irrigation procedure as well.
So when you opt for colon hydrotherapy as a weight loss procedure, discuss the necessary points with your therapist regarding your doubts and expectations. The therapist will first examine the rectum, and would recommend the therapy only if there are no medical conditions like diverticulitis, rectal cancer, and hemorrhoids. This is because such conditions can make this procedure an unsafe treatment option.
The patient is asked to put on a gown sans the undergarments, and is made to lie down on a table equipped with absorbent pads and sanitary table liner. Then the therapist introduces a sterile disposable tubing unit inside the body to start with the colon cleanse procedure. The patient will be intimated as to when the injection of the filtered water will start. The fluid injection starts and continues until the patient feels “full”. Then the reverse water flow is initiated, where the water flow flushes out the remnant undigested particles, compacted fecal matter on intestinal walls and the excess mucus accumulation, out of the body. The process is repeated a number of times depending on the condition of rectum. The entire procedure gets over in approximately 30-45 minutes. After the first treatment, the patient might feel the lightness in the body. Undergoing the treatment for 4-6 months (with a gap of a week between successive treatments) can lead to a considerable weight loss.
The Results
Colon hydrotherapy results in a cleansed up rectum with removal of harmful bacteria and intestinal parasites infested in the walls of rectum. But post therapy, the patient might feel uneasy as the bowel movements become frequent. This happens because the colon undergoes substantial contraction and expansion during the procedure. However, a considerable weight loss is achieved post colon hydrotherapy. People lose as much as 10-12 pounds after this treatment. But note that the weight loss can be achieved only if the person adopts a healthy lifestyle with a colon cleanse diet regularly.
A daily diet of high fiber foods (like whole grains, leafy vegetables and fruits) is best for natural colon cleansing. Fiber content in food regulates the bowel movements and extenuates any gastrointestinal tract blockages. One can start with a high fiber diet post colon hydrotherapy to keep the gastrointestinal tract clean. Colon cleansing foods also include healthy oils like fish oil, olive oil and cod liver oil and fermented food that helps in replenishing friendly bacteria in intestinal walls. Needless to say, water is a natural medicine. Consumption of water is the most natural form of colon cleanser. A glass of warm water in the morning as soon as you get up is an effective way of intestinal flushing. Freshly made raw vegetable juices can also be consumed early in the morning to stimulate regular bowel movements. Costs range from USD 55 – USD 95 per treatment cycle.
Colon hydrotherapy is recommended only when a person has been suffering from severe constipation and a bloated stomach over a prolonged period of time. A bloated stomach after all adds to the weight of the body. The risks include electrolytic imbalance if the tubing equipment fitted inside the body has not been sterilized well. So it is advised for all the weight conscious people out there to get into a regular routine of a healthy fiber diet and physical regime, to avoid any colon disorders.
